Liverpool sensation Ben Woodburn turns 17 this weekend, and Liverpool have reportedly moved swiftly to ensure he's tied down to a long-term contract.
According to the Liverpool Echo:
"Ben Woodburn has agreed his first professional contract [and] will [sign] a three-year deal, which is the longest contract a 17-year-old is allowed to sign".
Some info about Woodburn:
* 16-year old left-winger, who can also play as a striker, and on the right. 11 goals/assists in 6 games for the U23s this season.
* Jan 2016: After a wondergoal against Cardiff, U18s boss Neil Critchley raved: “That was a moment of brilliance. An unbelievable piece of skill. He [Woodburn] was outstanding again, and it's a delight to work with him".
* Sep 2016: Grabbed 1 goals and 3 assists in the U23s 6-2 demolition of Spurs.
* Jul 2016: Jurgen Klopp enthused: "He’s [Woodburn] is a natural offensive player. It’s very nice to see. He trained great and [he is] really good to have around".
* Aug 2016: Alex Inglethorpe's assessment: “Ben is very level-headed. There’s a long way to go but the fact that the boss already knows his name is a really big thing".
* Scouting Report (From a scout who attended an U23 game): "Liverpool have their successor to Fowler and Owen. Woodburn is a natural goalscorer, shows maturity beyond his years and is very quick. If he bulks up, he could be a gem who reaches first-team football".
Jordan Rossiter, Jerome Sinclair, and Sergi Canos also attracted similar effusive praise, but all three are no longer at the club. Will Woodburn succeed where they failed?
According to the Liverpool Echo:
"Ben Woodburn has agreed his first professional contract [and] will [sign] a three-year deal, which is the longest contract a 17-year-old is allowed to sign".
Some info about Woodburn:
* 16-year old left-winger, who can also play as a striker, and on the right. 11 goals/assists in 6 games for the U23s this season.
* Jan 2016: After a wondergoal against Cardiff, U18s boss Neil Critchley raved: “That was a moment of brilliance. An unbelievable piece of skill. He [Woodburn] was outstanding again, and it's a delight to work with him".
* Sep 2016: Grabbed 1 goals and 3 assists in the U23s 6-2 demolition of Spurs.
* Jul 2016: Jurgen Klopp enthused: "He’s [Woodburn] is a natural offensive player. It’s very nice to see. He trained great and [he is] really good to have around".
* Aug 2016: Alex Inglethorpe's assessment: “Ben is very level-headed. There’s a long way to go but the fact that the boss already knows his name is a really big thing".
* Scouting Report (From a scout who attended an U23 game): "Liverpool have their successor to Fowler and Owen. Woodburn is a natural goalscorer, shows maturity beyond his years and is very quick. If he bulks up, he could be a gem who reaches first-team football".
Jordan Rossiter, Jerome Sinclair, and Sergi Canos also attracted similar effusive praise, but all three are no longer at the club. Will Woodburn succeed where they failed?
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